Craft beer industry news.
Elk Rapids, Mich. — There’s a saying at Short’s—the only thing constant is change. Since the brewery opened in a renovated hardware store in 2004, change—along with growth and expansion—has been a part of the company’s DNA. 2020 impacted the brewery in ways they didn’t expect—and one in a good way. June saw a 30%… Read more »
Coral Cay Beverage Group announces an addition to its award-winning Tommy Bahama Spirit Portfolio, Tommy Bahama Bungalow Beer, these renovated brands from the mid-90’s get a modern twist.
The Station by Artifact Cider Project is opening this weekend at 438 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge. With up to 14 ciders on tap, ranging from fan favorites like Wild Thing and Feels Like Home to small-batch cellar projects, the taproom will offer Greater Boston a new experience with great regional craft cider.
The Born to Run Foundation will present its 10th prosthesis donation, a running blade, to amputee David Hiler of Brattleboro, Vermont, on Friday, October 30 at 3:00pm at the outdoor waterfront Bier Garten at Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery in Brattleboro.
Redemption Rock Brewing Co. has announced it has achieved status as a Certified Benefit Corporation. The certification is the result of an assessment process in which B Lab (the non-profit organization that provides certification) reviewed and scored Redemption Rock’s performance across five categories: governance, workers, customers, community, and the environment.
After posting strong double-digit growth in shipments, depletions and revenues on the back of Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea in the third quarter, Boston Beer Company stock (SAM) topped the $1,000 mark for the first time ever, up from $371.12 at the start of 2020. As of press time (2 p.m. ET October 23), shares were trading at more than $1,066 (+15% and more than $145 than the previous day).
Land-Grant Brewing Company, along with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, is excited to announce its latest collaboration between the Columbus-based craft brewery and ice cream maker. Say hello to Bramble Jamble – a sweet, tart fruit ale inspired by one of Jeni’s most beloved ice creams: Brambleberry Crisp.
The 21st Amendment Brewery’s beloved summer seasonal Hell or High Watermelon Wheat beer gets an exciting new twist for autumn 2020 with the debut of Hell or High Mango.
Paulaner USA, the U.S. importer of the legendary Paulaner Brewery portfolio and other premium beverage alcohol brands, announced today that they are bringing back the classic German Pilsner, Paulaner Pils to the United States.
Good River Beer has partnered with Standard Beverage to expand distribution to Kansas and support local conservation efforts. Beginning next week, Good River Beer’s collection of premium craft beers will hit shelves in select retailers, starting with Whole Foods and Balls Food Stores.
Just in time for fall weather, the nuances of the 2020 holiday season, and prospective forced social events with occasional relatives, Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) has released its new-and-improved Huge Arker Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. Aged for a minimum of 12 months in oak, this new blend is a massive but surprisingly drinkable Imperial Stout, clocking in at 15.5% abv.
An alcohol-free version of Guinness, called Guinness 0.0, will launch in Great Britain and Ireland on October 26 — and the product will come to four markets in the United States in 2021.
Pabst Brewing general manager and president Matt Bruhn said Pabst entered 2020 after a “tough but good” 2019, in which the company led the industry in price at a sub-premium level. He called it a “stabilizing year.” “We headed into 2020 in a really good position,” he said. “We built momentum in Q4 ’19, started to turn some of the trends around volumetrically, launched some cool innovation, had some winners in the back half of ’19. Quarter one 2020 was excellent.”
The Boston Beer Company is still riding a big wave thanks to Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea. The company — which produces Truly, Twisted Tea, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head and Angry Orchard cider — posted increases in shipments (+30.5%), depletions (+36%) and net revenue (+30.2%) during the third quarter of 2020.
